Bill > SB2112

This bill amends North Dakota's laws regarding the Life Skills and Transition Center (LSTC), expanding its services to include support for both eligible individuals with developmental disabilities and noneligible individuals (particularly minors) experiencing crisis or needing stabilization. The bill allows the LSTC to provide residential services for up to 90 days for noneligible individuals, offer nonresidential services, and provide consultation to public and private providers. Key changes include adding definitions for "noneligible" individuals, modifying admission criteria to prioritize residents and minors with developmental disabilities, and ensuring that noneligible individuals cannot receive services at the expense of eligible individuals. The bill also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to submit biannual reports to the legislative management about noneligible children served, barriers to community-based services, and to conduct a study during the 2025-26 interim exploring alternatives to LSTC placement, with a focus on developing a continuum of care for youth mental health needs. The provisions of the bill are set to expire on June 30, 2027, allowing for a period of evaluation and potential future adjustments to the center's operations and service model.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Human Services (Senate)

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo2112.html